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Janice
Nicholas was such a thoughtful, calm and informative instructor!
Jocelyn
Nicholas was such a detailed, thorough instructor.
Jane
Nicholas is the best teacher.
Durga
The absolute best lesson!
Lee
Totally recommend him!

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst we will discuss saftey, we will learn how to stay safe in the water. Next we will stretch and prepare your body for surfing with a warmup. Then moving onto practicing techniques: position, paddling, planting, and popping up before we head into the water and put your knowledge to the test catching and riding waves. Finally we will rest and reflect while enjoying snacks and sharing your surfing goals.
Lesson 11+We will be ascending into more advanced surfing with unlimited wave riding potential.
Lesson 4-10We will stretch and prepare your body for surfing with a warmup before moving onto practicing advanced techniques. We will discuss progress then head into the water catching and riding waves. Finally we will rest and reflect while enjoying snacks and reevaluate your surfing goals.
Lesson 2-3We will stretch and prepare your body for surfing with a warmup before moving onto practicing techniques until you master position, paddling, planting, and popping up. We will discuss previous areas of concern then head into the water catching and riding waves. Finally we will rest and reflect while enjoying snacks and focusing on your surfing goals.
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How it works

Youth players
Working with kidsEvery lesson is tailored to each individual child.

Working with teenagersEvery lesson is tailored to each individual teenager.

What you need to bringSwimwear, swimsuits or wetsuits. Towel, beachwear, water.

What I can bringSoftop surfboards, water, snacks

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  1. Surfing
  2. California
  3. Seal Beach

Surfing lessons with

Nicholas Bardales

From$141.75 per lesson
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Surfing lessons with

Nicholas Bardales

From$141.75 per lesson
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Nicholas is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

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Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
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Nicholas is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews

About your surfing coach

With two decades of surfing experience and an amateur background, I tailor lessons to each student's needs. My goal is to help you ride waves confidently, safely, and with a smile, regardless of your current skill level.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Seal Beach, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 5 lessons

Nicholas's availability

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Nicholas's availability

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Seal Beach

Free
1974.4 miles away

Huntington Beach

Free
1971.2 miles away

Sunset Beach

Free
1973.2 miles away

Seal Beach Jetty

Free
1975.0 miles away

Goldenwest

Free
1971.6 miles away

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Near Seal Beach, California

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Accomplishments

🏅Amateur Surfer